 |
|||
|
Moving files with copy and paste In classic versions of the Mac OS, when you selected a file in the finder and chose "copy" you would most likely just copy the name of the file. OS X treats copy a little differently and you can use "copy" to copy a file from one location to another.
Navigate to a new location and "paste" the file. A copy of the file will now be in the new location. Note: if the name of the file is highlighted, as shown below, you will only copy the name of the file.
This tip provided by the staff of Mactipsandtricks. If you have suggetions for additional tips please contact us at tipz@mactipsandtricks.com |
Today's Tip
Recent Tips
Troubleshooting External Devices Schedule Scripts and Apps with iCal iTunes - Classic Visualizer Configurations
Featured Article
More Articles
Professional Editing Techniques Hacking Tiger: Inside Application Bundles The "Where'd It Go?" Dictionary (Mac Version) The "Where'd It Go?" Dictionary (Windows Version)
|
||
|
|||
Select the file (not the name of the file) and either type command-C, choose "copy" from the edit menu, or copy from the contextual menu.
